The average age of our AISTS Master in Sport Management participants is between 27–30 years old, but that does not mean that most participants are of that age. We have no strict age limits for candidates, and each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The primary concern with being on the younger side (20–22 years old) is typically associated with limited professional experience. However, the AISTS programme has made exceptions in the past and accepted younger candidates, provided they demonstrate strong potential in other areas. Ultimately, it’s about balancing all the admission requirements. If your application shows strengths in areas such as academics, motivation, or sports involvement, your age may not be seen as a disadvantage. The AISTS Master in Sport Management Scientific Committee, responsible for the selection process, evaluates multiple factors equally: professional experience, academic background, motivation, involvement in sport, age (e.g., not too young), nationality (to ensure diversity in the cohort), and fluency in English.

The AISTS MAS in Sport Management & Technology is truly an international programme. The class counts each year over 20 different nationalities from all 5 continents for approximately 35 participants. The requirements are the same for all participants, regardless of the nationality or country of origin.

Applicants to the AISTS MAS in Sport Management must submit English language exam results (either Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS) when applying for the AISTS MAS in Sport Management to prove English fluency (written & oral).  Candidates must be fluent in written & oral English to participate in the programme. All classes, coursework, and presentations will be in English. Confirmation of English ability through either a Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS exam will prove beneficial for an applicant. TOEFL min scores: 550 paper, 213 Computer, 85 Internet (min. 20 for each section) IELTS min score: 6.0 (with no section score under 5.5) Duolingo English Test min score: 110  ​​English-Speaking University Graduates: Completing studies at a University taught solely in English is not sufficient to prove your level of English. The Selection Committee will require the submission of English test results, either a Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS exam. Native English Speakers: Please specify in your motivation letter that you are a native speaker.

The availability of scholarships for the AISTS MAS programme varies from year to year. Please visit our page to view the full list of scholarships offered for this year’s edition.

To apply, please fill out the online application form under the How to Apply section of the website. Applications must include: one passport-size picture; a copy of your passport; a motivation letter; a Curriculum Vitae – Résumé; two letters of recommendation (in English); certified (signed and stamped by the University) copies of your University degree and grades (transcripts) in French or English; for non-native English speakers, a language test by an approved institution (i.e. Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS). Please note that we have an online application form which can be paused and continued at a later stage. Only online application forms that have been completed and validated will be taken into account. If, after validating your online application, you would like to amend your data or if​ you have any issues using the online application form, please send an email to [email protected] or call the AISTS admissions office at +41 (0) 21 692 64 81